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The Cripple of Inishmaan
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The Cripple of Inishmaan

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The Cripple of Inishmaan is a 1996 play by Martin McDonagh. Set in the 1930s on one of the Aran Islands off the west coast of Ireland, the plot is inspired by the filming of Robert Flaherty's documentary Man of Aran.12

The story follows an outcast boy who, upon hearing that Flaherty is seeking locals for his film, attempts to secure a part. His motivation is not only to be in the film but also to win the affection of the island's most beautiful, yet cruel, girl. The play is part of McDonagh's Aran Islands Trilogy.1

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  2. Aran Islands

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